わしのパンじゃ!! – 山下洋輔* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Yosuke Yamashita, a pioneering force in Japanese jazz, unleashes his boundless creativity on “わしのパンじゃ!!” (“This Is My Bread!!”). This album is a testament to Yamashita’s uncompromising vision—fusing the raw vitality of free jazz with an irrepressible sense of humor and spontaneity. With each keystroke, he transforms the piano into a playground of textures and rhythms, pushing the boundaries of improvisation while remaining deeply rooted in jazz tradition.

What makes this record particularly compelling is its playful yet cerebral approach. Yamashita dances between chaos and structure, inviting listeners into a world where rules are meant to be bent rather than broken. The album captures a moment in Japanese jazz history when risk-taking was celebrated, and Yamashita was at the forefront, inspiring generations to follow.

Audiophiles and collectors will appreciate the album’s dynamic recording quality, which preserves the tactile immediacy of Yamashita’s performance. “わしのパンじゃ!!” is more than an album—it’s a living document of an artist at the peak of his inventiveness. For those seeking the adventurous spirit of jazz, this is an essential listen that rewards every spin with new discoveries.

Track List:
A1 – パンの花束・1 –
A2 – PANJA組曲part I –
A3 – パンの花束・2 –
A4 – フリー落語 –
A5 – 寿限無 –
A6 – 講演 –
A7 – Picasso –
A8 – P.A.N.J.Aオールスター・バトル・ロイヤル –
A9 – Battle Royal –
A10 – パンの花束・3 –
B1 – パンの花束・4 –
B2 – 五・七・五 –
B3 – P.N.Jザ・ドキュメント「今週の問題人物」 –
B4 – 一市民の意見 –
B5 – おことば –
B6 – ハヤマ・キッド・バンド・1 –
B7 – ハヤマ・キッド・バンド・2 –
B8 – ジャズ大名 –
B9 – Jamaican Parrot –
B10 – 対決1 –
B11 – 対決2 –
B12 – Socolla –
B13 – パンの花束・5 –
B14 – Peace –
B15 – PANJA組曲part II –